Govt's move to fund bus purchases sparks public concern

The government's move to spend S$1.1 billion over the next 10 years to fund the purchase of 550 SBS Transit and SMRT buses has sparked concerns among some Singaporeans.

A few have written to the government's feedback portal REACH, questioning why the government is using public funds to help profit-driven companies.

SBS Transit and SMRT are public-listed private enterprises.

Assistant Professor Paul Barter from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy said: "In Singapore, if the government is going to be helping a private sector operator in this way, we will need to set higher service standards. If we are giving money for the buses, we expect higher service in return. It would not just be a gift."

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